RENOWN HEALTH COMMUNITY REPORT | 25
Uncovering and improving the state of our state
Nevada is a beautiful , diverse state that we are fortunate to call home . We see ourselves surrounded by nature at its best , from colorful desert wildflowers to shimmering mountain lakes . We enjoy endless activities and entertainment , have kind and generous neighbors , and proudly embrace who we are and where we live .
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But another view of our state also exists :
Nevada ranks near the bottom of overall health rankings in the U . S . and suffers from high mortality rates for chronic conditions like heart disease , cancer and chronic respiratory disease according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality .
This is our call to action . We are committed to making a difference in the health and well-being of every person we serve — and cannot let this ranking stand . So , what can we do about it ?
Well , we know that clinical healthcare only impacts a small portion of a person ’ s health status . The larger influence comes from what are called “ social determinants of health ,” which “ are the conditions in which people are born , grow , live , work and age ,” as defined by the World Health Organization . According to the National Academy of Medicine , the specific factors that drive the greatest health improvements are health-related behaviors , socioeconomic factors and environmental factors . Surprisingly , clinical care is responsible for only 10-20 percent of your overall health status .